Environmental & Sustainability Manager - Galldris

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Location: Sizewell C, Leiston

Employment Type: Permanent

Matchtech are recruiting on behalf of a major contractor for an experienced Environmental & Sustainability Manager to join their team on the Sizewell C project. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in Civil Engineering or Construction who is passionate about driving environmental performance, compliance, and innovation across complex infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing and enhancing environmental and sustainability (E&S) performance across multiple projects, while also contributing to the development and delivery of wider business strategies. A full UK driving licence is required due to travel between project sites.

• Prepare and review project specific environmental documentation.
• Manage and maintain the validity of Section 61 consents and environmental permits/licences.
• Ensure project teams fully understand and meet client sustainability requirements.
• Conduct audits and report environmental performance to internal stakeholders, clients, and regulatory bodies.
• Support sites with developing and delivering material management plans for reuse and responsible disposal.
• Provide technical guidance on significant environmental challenges.
• Monitor and review project performance to identify and address improvement areas.
• Collate, analyse, and present E&S data for internal and client reporting.
• Ensure robust compliance with environmental legislation and company standards.
• Liaise effectively with clients, local authorities, and statutory bodies.
• Investigate environmental incidents where required.
• Assist with implementing the company's EMS/EnMS and ensure compliance across project sites.
• Work with site teams and buyers to promote sustainable procurement and ethical sourcing; explore opportunities for carbon reduction.
• Deliver training on environmental management and sustainability to project teams and supply chain partners.
• Support the development and rollout of the company's environmental and sustainability strategy.

• Strong understanding of environmental legislation and associated guidelines.
• Experience conducting formal audits.
• Demonstrated ability to embed sustainability principles across construction projects.
• Skilled in maintaining accurate records and documentation systems.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and industry specific software packages.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong relationship building and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to integrate well with multidisciplinary construction teams.
• Highly organised, able to prioritise and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.

• Membership of a relevant environmental body (e.g., IEMA).
• Relevant Environmental or Sustainability qualification.
• ISO 14001 / 50001 auditor training (Lead Auditor preferred).